Barbara Kikuko Wada

WATSONVILLE — Barbara Kikuko Wada died peacefully at home on Friday, January 18, 2013. She was 78.

A native and resident of Watsonville, Mrs. Wada was a very private person who took great pride in her work and her family. Her kind soul and enduring spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of almost 59 years, Ted; children, Mitchell of Mountain View, Norman (Traci) of San Francisco, Lori Etow (Derek) of Aptos; siblings, Ruth Yamamoto of Santa Cruz and Hatsuko Imoto of Lindsay; and one grandson.

At Mrs. Wada’s request, a private service for family members only has concluded. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Patrick and Debbie Carroll, Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076.